Straight to Hell (Original title)
Date: 1987 (Copyright)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirector: Alex Cox
Synopsis: Spoof Western about three useless outlaws and their attempts to live off the money they stole from a bank.
Genres: Comedy, Western
Releases
Date: 1987not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 86 mins Length: 7760 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: October 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 86 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: Straight to Hell/Death and the CompassAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v11 n3 March 2001 Page: 65
Title: PlaybackAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Alex Cox who discusses the recent British release on DVD of several of his films, including SID AND NANCY, STRAIGHT TO HELL, HIGHWAY PATROLMAN, DEATH AND THE COMPASS, THREE BUSINESSMEN.
In: Films and Filming n393 June 1987 Pages: 40-41
Title: [Films and Filming - n393 June 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: The Listener v117 n3015 11 Jun 1987 Page: 35
Title: [The Listener - v117 n3015 11 Jun 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n604 13 Jun 1987 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n604 13 Jun 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 20 May 1987 Page: 104
Title: [Variety - 20 May 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v54 n641 June 1987 Pages: 186-187
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v54 n641 June 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n864 11 Mar 1987 Pages: 16-17,18
Title: [Time Out - n864 11 Mar 1987: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Alex Cox and Joe Strummer.
In: Time Out n877 10 Jun 1987 Page: 29
Title: [Time Out - n877 10 Jun 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v297 n45 1 Jul 1987 Page: 3,14
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v297 n45 1 Jul 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: American Film v12 n4 Jan/Feb 1987 Page: 72
Title: [American Film - v12 n4 Jan/Feb 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note.
In: City Limits n297 11 Jun 1987 Pages: 14-15
Title: [City Limits - n297 11 Jun 1987: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Joe Strummer.
In: City Limits n297 11 Jun 1987 Page: 27
Title: [City Limits - n297 11 Jun 1987: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.
In: Screen International n572 1 Nov 1986 Page: 12
Title: [Screen International - n572 1 Nov 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details.
In: AIP & Co n78 October 1986 Pages: 8-9
Title: [AIP & Co - n78 October 1986: no known title]Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Location report, with comments from Alex Cox.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: DVDBFI identifier: C-1458958
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(2)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 82.36 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1353380
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: DVDBFI identifier: C-1458958
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Date: 1987 (Copyright)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirector: Alex Cox
Synopsis: Spoof Western about three useless outlaws and their attempts to live off the money they stole from a bank.
Genres: Comedy, Western
Releases
Date: 1987not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 86 mins Length: 7760 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: October 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 86 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
(82)
©/Production Company: Initial Pictures, A Commies from Mars film: Commies from Mars, Presents: Island Pictures, Executive Producer: Cary Brokaw, Executive Producer: Scott Millaney, Producer: Eric Fellner, Los Angeles Producer: Debbie Diaz, Lorenzo O'Brien, Associate Producer: Paul Raphael, Unit Manager: Karl Braun, Production Accountant: Dianne Twiddy, Assistant Accountant: Judith May, Location Manager: Rupert Meaden, London Liaison: Tania Windsor, Assistant to Producer: Karin Padgham, Production Secretary (Spain): Carmen Muller, Production Office Runner (UK): Juliet Dante King, Production Office Runner (Spain): Annabel Turner, Assistant Director (1st): Joe Ochoa, Yusef Bokhari, Assistant Director (2nd): Nancy Platt, Bill Rudgard, Assistant Director (3rd): Paul Wood, Script Supervisor: Kay Mander, Screenplay: Dick Rude, Screenplay: Alex Cox, Director of Photography: Tom Richmond, Focus Puller: Fiona Cunningham-reid, Clapper Loader: Raphael García, Assistant Camera (1st): Michael Robbins, Assistant Camera (2nd): Derek Goldman, Gaffer: José Luis Martínez, Key Grip: Sean Madigan, Stills Photography: Tom Collins, Special Effects Technician: Juan Ramón Molina, Special Effects Assistant: Alberto Nombela Nunez, Manuel Gonzalez Amaya, Editor: David Martin, Assistant Editor (1st): Angelica Landry, Assistant Editor (2nd): Steve Evans, Production Designer: Andrew McAlpine, Art Director: Caroline Hanania, Prop Master: Charlie Leon, Prop Buyer: Eduardo Gutierrez, Props Assistant: Nicola Ball, Construction Manager: Antonio Manzaneres Carrasco, Construction: Acme Construction, Costume Design: Pam Tait, Long Coats [Designer]: Joanne Scott, Costume Assistant: Careen Hertzog, Costume Assistant (UK): Carol Ayres, Costume Trainee: Christine Sheehan, Make-up: Morag Ross, Make-up Assistant: Sarah Cherry, Hair: Miri Ben-Shlomo, Titles and Opticals: Geoff Axtell, Geoff Axtell Associates, Processed by: Kays Film Printing Co. Ltd., Cameras and Lenses by: Joe Dunton Cameras, Music: The Pogues, Music: Pray for Rain, Oboe: Lauren Carter, Music Co-ordinator: David Botterell, Emulator Programming: Lauren Carter, Sound: Ian Voigt, Boom Operator: Chris Martin, Sound Assistant: Joe Cashman, Dubbing Mixer: Andy Nelson, Assistant Dubbing Mixer: Mike Dowson, Sound Re-recorded by: Delta Sound Services, Dubbing Editor: Justin Krish, Dialogue Editor: Campbell Askew, Dialogue Assistant: Gerard McCann, Footsteps Editor: Michael Danks, Sex and Cruelty Consultant: Martin Turner, Unnatural Acts Researcher: Elazar Grinstein, Special Thanks to: Cecilia Montiel, Publicity: Angie Errigo, Publicity: PSA Public Relations, [Audio Commentator/GB DVD 2005]: Alex Cox, Dick Rude
Cast
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Sy Richardson (Norwood), Joe Strummer (Simms), Dick Rude (Willy), Courtney Love (Velma), Biff Yeager (Frank McMahon), Zander Schloss (Karl), Sara Sugarman (Chuch), Miguel Sandoval (George), Jennifer Balgobin (Fabienne), Xander Berkeley (Preacher McMahon), Kathy Burke (Sabrina), Shane MacGowan (Bruno McMahon), Michele Winstanley (Louise), Spider Stacy (Angel Eyes McMahon), Sue Kiel (Leticia), Ed Pansullo (Mac McMahon), Frank Murray (Biff McMahon), Graham Fletcher-Cook (Whitey/Jeeves), Luis Contreras (Sal), Terry Woods (Tom McMahon), Del Zamora (Poncho), James Fearnley (Jimmy McMahon), Fox Harris (Kim Blousson), The Pogues (the MacMahons), Andrew Ranken (Lance McMahon), Elvis Costello (Hives the butler), Dennis Hopper (I.G. Farben), Philip Chevron (Ed McMahon), Grace Jones (Sonya), Edward Tudor-Pole (Rusty Zimmerman), Jim Jarmusch (Mr Dade), Martin Turner (Stupid McMahon), Juan Torres (Churbo), Paul Verner (Repo McMahon), Cait O'Riordan (Slim McMahon), Jem Finer (Granpa McMahon), Anne-Marie Ruddock (Molly), Sharon Bailey (Porter), Turnham Green (McGee), Charlie Braun (Blacksmith McMahon), Sean Madigan (1st jarhead), Paul Wood (2nd jarhead), Chalkie Davis (branding victim), Linda the Dog (Weiner), Gloria Miralles Ruiz (maid), Juan Uribe (policeman), Joe Cashman (dead man in car), José Pomedio Monedero (Gomez)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(15)
In: Sight and Sound v16 n2 February 2006 Page: 91Title: Straight to Hell/Death and the CompassAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v11 n3 March 2001 Page: 65
Title: PlaybackAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Alex Cox who discusses the recent British release on DVD of several of his films, including SID AND NANCY, STRAIGHT TO HELL, HIGHWAY PATROLMAN, DEATH AND THE COMPASS, THREE BUSINESSMEN.
In: Films and Filming n393 June 1987 Pages: 40-41
Title: [Films and Filming - n393 June 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: The Listener v117 n3015 11 Jun 1987 Page: 35
Title: [The Listener - v117 n3015 11 Jun 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n604 13 Jun 1987 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n604 13 Jun 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 20 May 1987 Page: 104
Title: [Variety - 20 May 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v54 n641 June 1987 Pages: 186-187
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v54 n641 June 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n864 11 Mar 1987 Pages: 16-17,18
Title: [Time Out - n864 11 Mar 1987: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Alex Cox and Joe Strummer.
In: Time Out n877 10 Jun 1987 Page: 29
Title: [Time Out - n877 10 Jun 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v297 n45 1 Jul 1987 Page: 3,14
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v297 n45 1 Jul 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: American Film v12 n4 Jan/Feb 1987 Page: 72
Title: [American Film - v12 n4 Jan/Feb 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note.
In: City Limits n297 11 Jun 1987 Pages: 14-15
Title: [City Limits - n297 11 Jun 1987: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Joe Strummer.
In: City Limits n297 11 Jun 1987 Page: 27
Title: [City Limits - n297 11 Jun 1987: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.
In: Screen International n572 1 Nov 1986 Page: 12
Title: [Screen International - n572 1 Nov 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details.
In: AIP & Co n78 October 1986 Pages: 8-9
Title: [AIP & Co - n78 October 1986: no known title]Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Location report, with comments from Alex Cox.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: DVDBFI identifier: C-1458958
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(2)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 82.36 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1353380
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: DVDBFI identifier: C-1458958
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access